White Marlin (Tetrapturus albidus)

 The White Marlin or Tetrapturus albidus is one of the most sought after sporting fish in the world!  These Billfish can reach lengths of over 8' and can weigh over 160lbs!  Like other Marlins they have a bill that they use to stun fast moving fish. After it successfully hits a fish it will quickly devour them.  You can check out the White Marlin's never say die attitude in the video below... 

White Marlins are found throughout the Atlantic Ocean and in the Caribbean. They are normally found at depths exceeding 300 feet, but are often caught in shallower waters as well. If you are lucky enough to have hooked one of these White Marlins you know just how exhilarating it can be to battle these impressive saltwater fish. Not only are they very large, but they also will make fantastic runs and jumps adding to the excitement of the catch. Be extremely careful with these fish as their bill can cause some serious damage!

These fish can be identified by their dark blue to chocolote brown bodies and white underbellies. White Marlin with almost always have spots on the dorsal fins. Their bodies are covered with embedded scale that have a single sharp point. The dorsal, pectoral and the first anal fin is all rounded.

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Black Marlin (Makaira indica)

The Black Marlin or Makaira indica is one of the most sought after trophy fish in the world! This monster fish can grow to over 15' long and weigh in at over 1500lbs! Females Black Marlins are always larger than their male counterparts. These saltwater fish go by a few different names around the world including the Pacific Black Marlin, Giant Black Marlin and the White Marlin.These fish are known for their tremendous fight, amazing speed and most of all their jumping abilities. They even rival the fastest fish in the ocean, the Sailfish! Black Marlin are the only species of Marlin that has non-retractable fins. You can also tell them apart by their dorsal fin, which is the lowest of any billfish. It is only about 50% of the fish's body height. Black Marlin are often blue with a silver belly. They are found in the Indo-Pacific area in tropical and sub-tropical waters. Black Marlin are found in rather shallow waters of 100' of less near land or coral reefs. You can check out these amazing fish with your own eyes in the video below...

Black Marlin are carnivores that will often eat Tuna or Mackerel, but will eat Squid and Scad as well. If you have ever hooked a Black Marlin you know just how challenging it can be to land one of these monsters! A fight with this fish can easily last for hours and will test the will of both the angler and the tackle. While this fish is considered edible, it is banned in parts of Australia for its high selenium and mercury content. If you have any fish stories about Black Marlin please leave your mark below in the comments...

Longbill Spearfish (Tetrapturus pfluegeri)

The Longbill Spearfish or Tetrapturus pfluegeri is a long slender fish with a pointed bill coming out of its head, much like that of the Swordfish, Marlin, and the fastest fish in the world, the Sailfish. Longbill Spearfish have a dark blue & silver body. This type of saltwater fish has two dorsal fins, the first being extremely long.  These fish can be differentiated from a Marlin by their first dorsal fin, which is much higher throughout its length then that of a Marlin.  They also have a longer bill as compared to their body size.

The Longbill Spearfish is smaller than most Billfish only growing to about 70lbs (32kg). These fish are often caught in offshore waters near the surface. If you are fishing for Longbill Spearfish you should take into consideration the fact that they often feed on squid and other small fish that hang out near the surface.  They are often caught in the Northwestern Atlantic Ocean as well as the Gulf of Mexico.  Also known as the Atlantic Spearfish and the Long Nose Spearfish, these fish reach sexual maturity at about 2 years of age and only live to about 4 or 5 years old.  You can experience what it would be like to catch a Longbill Spearfish in the video below.


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Longnose Gar (Lepisosteus osseus)

The Longnose Gar or Lepisosteus osseus has the typical Gar shaped body, long and slender with a mouth that is packed full of sharp teeth. This freshwater fish can grow to about 61" and weigh in at almost 80lbs max. They are said to live to about 20 years old. This species of Gar can be differentiated by its super long snout, which is at least 10 times the minimum width of the fish.The Longnose Gar goes by a few different names including the Needlenose Gar, Billfish and Billy Gar. They are found in many places in the Eastern United States, Southern Quebec and even in some places in Mexico. Longnose Gar often can be caught in rivers, streams and backwaters using nylon threads that attach themselves to their teeth, or by bowfishing. You can check out the Longnose Gar and Spotted Gar underwater in the video below...



Spawning activity for Longnose Gar often occurs April or later in shallow water. The female Gar, which is larger than the male will often have multiple partners. These fish don't build nests, instead the female spreads her eggs in several locations. The eggs are sticky and will adhere to gravel and other items. NOTE: Do not eat these eggs as they are poisonous.  Once the fry hatch after about a week, they feed on insects and small crustaceans. It doesn't take long though before these ferocious predators are eating small fish.

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